We are always in need of Volunteers- Check here for our latest needs. We thank you for your support!
Teacher Classroom Links Immediate NeedVolunteering Descriptions
So many events & activities happen throughout the school year. All need people to plan, coordinator and staff them. Some activities require small but long term and consistent time commitments. Some are one-day special events or single shift opportunities. Your children want and need you to be a part of their school life. There are three primary volunteering types:
- School Day Volunteering: Our teachers need help throughout the year so we encourage parents, grandparents or other relatives to sign up to volunteer within the classroom.
- Event Volunteering: For a specific period of time on PTO project or event like First Day of School, Fall Fundraiser, Landscape, Outdoor Decorations, Family Fun events, Book Fair, Book Swap, Drama Club, Celebration of Giving, Giving Tree, Spring Carnival or 5th grade Graduation.
- PTO Volunteering: By taking a role within our PTO you can help with some of the back office functions such as taking photos, yearbook help, online directory help, website management, or even a leadership role.
To suggest a program or service that you think would benefit our students and school at large, contact any of our PTO Officers. To serve on the Board (elected every spring to serve the following school year), download the Nomination Form and return it to the school office.
Classroom Volunteer Sign-Up Links
Our teachers need our help for various activities in various classrooms. To find out where there are current needs within the classroom, click here to see a list of the teacher’s and their signup volunteer links.
Click HereHELP WANTED
On this page, you will find the areas that we need help with volunteers immediately. Please plan on checking this section regularly and we will highlight it on the home page as well.
2019 – 2020 Committee Chairs and descriptions
Directory/Sponsorships
Directory committee collects and edits family information to compile for the school directory. Directories go on sale at the beginning of the school year; August and September are the busy time for this committee. Sponsor chair solicits families for sponsorship opportunities
DIRECTORY:
SPONSORSHIPS:
5th Grade Graduation
Responsible for planning 5th grade graduation (invites, program, decorations. / Responsible for collecting 5th grade pictures & ads for yearbook.
Book FairBook Fair takes place in late October during the week of conferences. Opportunities include helping set up and tear down the event, plus working sales shifts during the event. |
Abbie Kuhr |
Book SwapThe Book Swap takes place in February. Help will be needed to collect books, organize the swap and conduct the swap. |
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Box TopsCommittee collects Box Tops twice a year to send in for cash or points. Committee holds “counting parties” with parent volunteers counting Box Tops and Soup Labels. |
Kim Scarsi |
CarnivalThe Carnival committee is the largest committee we have! Joining this committee is a great way to meet people and plan a fun event for the kids. |
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Celebration of GivingWork with Womenade of Elkhorn to set up and promote the Celebration of Giving Project at holiday time. Set up the “mitten tree” in the office and collect and log returned gifts. |
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Copy CommitteeResponsible for making copies for the staff. |
Ursula Feinhold |
Drama ClubThis club is an after school activity for, 4, and 5th grades. Responsibilities include arranging the after school sessions and coordinating parent volunteers and snack providers. |
Jude Knipper |
Family Fun EventsReserve two parties during the school year. (Skating, Bowling, Ice Skating…etc.) Publicize event through flyers and email. |
Traci Fichter |
Gift WrappingOrganize gift wrapping for staff for the Holidays. |
Beena Burg |
First Day of SchoolChairs arrange for decorations, music and mascot for the First Day of School. |
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Wish List
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Jennifer Mytty |
HospitalityArranges for parent volunteers to bring food and snacks to school during conference weeks. |
Megan Geissinger |
Hy-Vee ReceiptsResponsible for setting up boxes at store & school, collecting Hy-Vee receipts, adding totals and communicating with Hy-Vee. |
Jill McClure |
Landscaping & Safety CommitteesResponsible for taking care of the landscaping on the school grounds. Works with a committee of parent volunteers. Responsible for helping out with the flow of traffic in the carpool lane during the first few weeks of school. |
Cara Kuhne |
NewsletterResponsible for collecting newsletter submissions and creating monthly Spring Ridge newsletter. |
Deependra Rawal |
Spring Ridge ApparelCoordinate school apparel sales in the fall. Publicize sale(s) through flyers, tracks orders and distribute orders. |
Melanie Hergenrader |
Staff Appreciation WeekCreate a theme for Staff Appreciation Week. Coordinate food; arrange decorations and any other activities for the week. |
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Teacher WorkroomWork in school workroom (with volunteers) laminating, cutting or other miscellaneous duties as requested by school staff. Purchase necessary equipment, as reimbursed by the PTO, for the workroom. |
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Volunteers / Classroom PartiesEnlist classroom volunteer coordinators and classroom volunteers for each classroom. Organize volunteers on an as-needed basis for vision/dental screenings or other events. Update teacher wish lists. Organize volunteers for classroom parties. |
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WebsiteResponsible for the upkeep of PTO website, adding events/information as needed. |
Kristen Kelley |
YearbookResponsible for collecting parent photos from events throughout the year and taking photos at events throughout the year. Gather and collect all information and pictures to publish the annual yearbook. Publicize yearbook sales, track orders and distribute yearbooks at the end of the year. |